Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott is undoubtedly one of the hot names of this draft season. After a sensational career for the Buckeyes, Elliott is a surefire first round pick, and many believe he could go in the top 10, potentially as high as No. 4 to the Dallas Cowboys.

Elliott's name has been mentioned in connection with a lot of teams as we fast approach the NFL Draft in April. But the Giants, who hold the No. 10 pick, are a team mentioned pretty frequently when it comes to mock drafts and speculation.

"That would definitely be a great landing spot for me," Elliott said. "I can see it now: Eli (Manning), Odell (Beckham Jr.), and then me. That's a three-headed monster right there. I think we'd give everyone a run for their money. I think we could go win a Super Bowl pretty early."

It has nothing to do with Elliott as a player. He's going to be a sensational player in the NFL. He can run, he can catch passes out of the backfield, he can block - he's a specimen. But right now, the Giants have more pressing needs elsewhere. And by elsewhere, we mean any position on defense.

Darkwa is another young player with plenty of promise, and Vereen had a strong first season with the team as its third down and two-minute back.

And while Elliott is supremely talented, you are taking a major risk by drafting any running back that high. The position has been devalued in today's NFL, and any back is one awkward plant step or tackle away from disaster. The Giants' track record does not suggest they would take such a risk, especially so soon after 2012 first round pick David Wilson's career was cut short due to injury.

So while Elliott is a no-doubt star who understandably creates excitement for any team that theoretically has a shot at him, Giants fans should not get their hopes up. Could it happen? Sure. But all indications are he will land elsewhere in four weeks.